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Detailed explanation-1: -The Visakhapatnam gas leak, also referred to as the Vizag gas leak, was an industrial accident that occurred at the LG Polymers chemical plant in the R. R.

Detailed explanation-2: -VISAKHAPATNAM: About 200 women workers in Atchutapuram SEZ here fell sick on Friday evening following a leak of ammonia gas from a nearby industrial unit. Panic and confusion prevailed as workers began vomiting and gasping for breath. About two dozen ambulances rushed in to shift the affected to hospitals.

Detailed explanation-3: -On June 15, the Supreme Court stayed an NGT order of June 1, which directed LG Polymers to pay ₹50 crore for the restoration of environment and payment of interim compensation to victims of the gas leak.

Detailed explanation-4: -A gas leak from the LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam, which was operating without environmental clearance for over two decades, killed 12 people and sickened hundreds on May 7. Sumit Bhattacharjee reports on how gross human negligence and violations of rules and the law led to the deadly disaster.